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Criminal justice - law research under $5
Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
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5th - 8th
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Mock Trial Scenarios 1 - court simulation for middle school
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteCasesTemplate for the Prosecutio
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6th - 9th
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Forensics: Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity
Save yourself TIME AND ENERGY with this no-prep Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity! This resource bundle begins with a lesson over The Innocence Project where students will complete the included "Science Scribbles" notes sheet. Then, students will conduct their own research and create a banner that showcases what they learned. Need a digital option? No problem! This bundle includes both PRINT and DIGITAL versions of each resource, making it perfect for distance learning, online c
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9th - 12th
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Love Crimes - Valentine's Day Speed Dating Activity
Need a fun Valentine's Day activity for your Forensics class? Your students are going to love researching real-life "love crimes" and sharing them with their classmates in a fun and engaging SPEED DATING IN THE CLASSROOM ACTIVITY! This is a student favorite in my own classroom and your students are sure to love it as well! What's Included: ⭐Student "Dating" Profile Template ⭐Student Answer Document⭐30 Cases- Ready to Assign To Your Students⭐Instructional PowerPoint Presentation⭐Teacher Instruc
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11th - 12th
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Mock Trial Scenarios 2 - a court simulation
Mock Trial Scenarios 2 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCasesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteExhibitsJudge InstructionsJ
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6th - 9th
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Research Project: Real-Life Crime and Punishment (not Dostoevsky)
Research Project: Crime and Punishment: This is a full unit plan for a 5 - 10 day-long research project. The purpose of this project is to acquaint learners with the consequences of criminal actions, and to encourage them to explore alternative methods of punishment.
The project includes: individual and group collaboration, conducting research, analyzing findings, preparing reports, technical writing, creative and critical thinking, creating a presentation, and presenting to the class.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular resources: Just Mercy Movie Guide and Capital Punishment Class Debate. Both go well together for any classroom covering the complex topic of capital punishment. Students can analyze the film and contemplate the issues within the U.S. justice system. They can later have a class debate about whether capital punishment, in itself, should be abolished within government. In the movie guide, there is a set of resources for viewing Just Mercy in your classroom. The vi
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9th - 12th
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The Civil and Criminal Trials of OJ Simpson Doodle-it! Notes or Research
CASE STUDY DOODLE-IT! NOTES or STUDENT RESEARCH These pages are the perfect graphic organizer for introducing the CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL TRIALS OF OJ SIMPSON. Use for direct instruction notes or as a scaffold for student research (suggested links included). Several versions of each page are included allowing you flexibility with differentiation. This set is a MUST-HAVE for any forensics or criminal justice teacher!By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues, stude
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
Contemporary Issues WebQuest
This is a great introductory activity for students new to a Contemporary Issues class. In this WebQuest, students are asked to identify an issue, give a brief statement supporting and opposing it, then rank their interest in the topic. I use this as a way to gauge my student's desire to learn about certain issues, and focus on those throughout our class.
In addition to the WebQuest, there is also included an exhaustive list of topics for the teacher to look over in case you would like to swit
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9th - 12th
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History of Forensics Logo Design Challenge Project and Gallery Walk
Forensics & Print and Go This Logo Design Challenge is a creative way to introduce or review historic developments in the field of forensic science without boring notes! This two part activity starts with a challenge to create a logo which represents someone who has made significant contribution to the world of forensic science. Students then need to justify why they designed their logo the way they did. Part 2 of the activity is a Gallery walk. The Product includes the documents you wil
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
JonBenet Ramsey Webquest (Forensic Science/Easy/No Prep/Sub Plans)
JonBenet Ramsey Webquest (Forensic Science/Easy/No Prep/Sub Plans)This 12 question webquest is a great resource for you and your students! Students will be challenged to conduct their own research and find reliable sources to answer the questions.The assignment also allows for students to give their own opinion of the case. Topics covered in this assignment: Crime Scene ProtocolEvidence Handling SuspectsMedia & Public Perception's Influence DNA Analysis Handwriting Analysis Forensic Technolo
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10th - 12th
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Serial Killer Case Study TED BUNDY Infographic One Pager Research Activity
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE POST or PRINT & GO! This versatile resource will be the perfect addition to your forensics or psychology course. Students use the internet to research the serial killer Ted Bundy, The Campus Killer & complete the infographic. Short on time? No problem, you can print the completed version as a handout or use projected as a way to introduce his case. This resource pairs perfectly with theTed Bundy & Odontology Case Study. Assign the One-Pager for homework the
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Forensic Science Timeline Bundle (Power Point / Slideshow / Article / First Day)
FORENSIC SCIENCE TIMELINE BUNDLEGRADES: 9-12SUBJECT: SCIENCE, FORENSICS, HISTORY, LAW, PSYCHOLOGYDISTANCE LEARNING: YES!Product Overview:This purchase is for a set of products that are perfect to use at the beginning of any forensic science unit or first day of school. Assignments can also be used for sub work or emergency plans.Included Items:1) FORENSIC SCIENCE TIMELINE SLIDESHOW - 40-slide power point presentation on important dates in the field of Forensic Science. It's a great tool to en
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9th - 12th
Civil Rights Research Paper
Students will research a key event or person from the Civil Rights Movement. Students will learn about valid sources and how to write a research paper. I give students three weeks to write their papers, but only allow five class days for research and learning how to write a research paper. The Civil Rights Movement is a very large topic; this paper is a great way for students to focus on individual events and people. Please feel free to modify this assignment to fit the needs of your class. Spe
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: American History Research Papers Collection
The West Memphis Three
Convicted by the evidence, or by "satanic panic?" The evidence for and against the West Memphis Three is analyzed.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
SPY CASE activity: Rosenberg espionage trial. Cold War
Fun and engaging activity where students take on roles in the criminal case against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for intent to commit espionage. Students will research Cold War relations between the US and the Soviet Union and learn the basics of criminal justice as they play the part of prosecutors, defense attorneys and jury members; deciding the fate of the accused. Included is a Word document with research paper guidelines, role descriptions for criminal case and criteria for grading.
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7th - 12th
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Civil vs. Criminal Court System Doodle-it! Notes and Venn Diagram
DOODLE-IT! NOTES and Venn Diagram These pages are the perfect graphic organizer for introducing the CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL COURT SYSTEM. Use for direct instruction notes or as an assessment tool. Several versions of each page are included allowing you flexibility with differentiation. This set is a MUST-HAVE for any forensics or criminal justice teacher!By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues, students make more neural connections to the material... the more c
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
Forensics Landmark Case Study Forensic Science Research Project End of Year
Are you looking for an interesting project for your Forensic Science students? I have used this case for a midterm project, final project, and quarter 4 project.This assignment includes the project description, a list of major cases the students can choose to research (that were not covered during class this year already!), a scoring rubric, and a student presentation note sheet to keep the students engaged when listening to their peers' presentations.Landmark cases are considered to be signific
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9th - 12th
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Death Penalty Debate - Capital Punishment - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about capital punishment. Students will: Research how capital punishment has been used in U.S. justice system, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to help students think critically, learn to articulate a view,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy Movie Guide & Death Penalty Debate - PAIR PACK - CCSS
Forensic Career Opportunities in Forensic Science Research Project (End of Year)
Do your students absolutely love forensic science and want to learn more about what fields they should study in the future? Do you want to expose them to different possible fields and careers in this ever-growing field? This project is for you!This is a research project which includes the following: lesson plan, research project instructions, scoring rubric, and student note sheet for the student presentations. This project is an excellent addition to an "Introduction to Forensic Science" unit,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Introduction to Forensic Science Course Unit Bundle
Dateline 12 Minutes on Elm Street Video Guide (w/ Key)
Video Guide for the NBC Dateline episode "12 Minutes on Elm Street." Ideal for exploring what makes a crime and introducing the elements of a crime (Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Concurrence). Key included. There is a section on self-defense in Minnesota that can be easily modified to fit other jurisdictions.NOTE: The thumbnails preview pics are not an always an accurate representation of the product, which is formatted neatly and cleanly.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Origins of Law Unit Bundle
Interviewing Serial Killers: Lesson + Serial Killer Case Study Assignment
The Interviewing Serial Killers lesson discusses the various interviewing techniques investigators use depending on whether they are dealing with an organized or disorganized serial killer. The accompanying case study assignment relies on the "Conversations with a Killer" Netflix docuseries on Bundy, Dahmer, and Gacy. The lesson can be taught without this media but the assignment is based on the docuseries.What's included:8 slidesCase Study Assignment (Word doc) [The "case study" is whatever ser
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9th - 12th
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Career Action Plan: Career Interest Research Assignment
The Career Action Plan is designed to help students research their career interests and develop a plan for entering those fields.What's included:5 PowerPoint slides (includes work values, assignment instructions, completed CAP example)Career Action Plan worksheet (Word doc + PDF)
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9th - 12th
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Forensics Serial Killer Presentation Project True Crime End of Year
If your students love true crime, this project is for you! I teach a short unit on serial killers in my Forensic Science course and this is one of the best projects. The students will create their own presentation on one serial killer and present to each other. This project includes the expectations, scoring rubric, and guided presentation notes sheet each student will complete during the class presentations.
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9th - 12th
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